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Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo 'Moon Bay'

Nandinadomestica

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Family

Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Nandina (nan-DEE-nuh)

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Species

domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2005 | neutral

These nandina are somewhat dwarf and are used in many landscape plans here in OK. They hold their color well and get a lovely reddish hue in autumn.

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